Salt Therapy, also called halotherapy, is a holistic method that recreates the microclimate of a salt cave. Dry salt aerosol is dispersed into a room where the walls and floor are covered with layers of salt. A negative ion and antibacterial environment is created by the layering of salt on the walls and floor. The dry salt aerosol is a key factor in the relief of symptoms for many health problems including respiratory and skin conditions. Please refer to our Who Benefits sections for more information.

A machine called a halogenerator grinds salt to the size of 1-5 micrometers to produce a dry salt aerosol. The generator is placed on the outside wall of the salt room. While sitting in the room for 45 minutes the fine salt aerosol is able to travel to the deepest part of the lungs in addition to other parts of the respiratory tract. As salt enters the lungs and respiratory tract it dissolves bacteria and pollutants and works to expel mucus and open constricted airways.

The salt acts as an anti-bacterial agent throughout the air, on the walls, and on everything in the room. The rest of the facility is not surrounded by salt, so we discourage anyone from coming in that may be contagious. Thank you.

It is definitely safe for children. There are no potential harmful effects. The treatment is completely natural and in fact, children often respond to treatment faster than adults. At The Salt Suite, we have both an Adult and Children’s therapy room. Children can play with books, puzzles, and toys while receiving the benefits of salt therapy.

This varies widely among individuals, and the condition being treated is a big factor. Some conditions and milder symptoms will improve or dissipate within just a couple of sessions. You may have some relief after one session; however, for the best results we recommend a series of treatments. Those with chronic conditions most likely need to come twice a week for the first 6-8 weeks. Those who come for stress relief and relaxation simply come as often as they like. For many conditions, after a series of sessions, symptoms subside and relief can last for several months before another session is needed. It can also be used as a preventative measure to strengthen the immune system against colds, cough, allergies, and sinusitis.

Basically, you want to be comfortable. Loose clothing that you can relax in is best. If you have a skin condition you may want to wear something that exposes more skin. For those without skin conditions such as (dermatitis, eczema or psoriasis)...these conditions are not contagious and cannot be passed from one person the other. Socks are to be worn in the room at all times. You can bring your own or purchase them at the front desk. For children we request that they come in clean clothing and socks and that long hair be pulled back in a ponytail.

Halotherapy is not recommended for individuals with the following conditions:

Consuming too much salt is linked to high blood pressure. With salt therapy, you are inhaling a dry salt aerosol which only enters your respiratory system not your digestion tract. The salt particles are so fine that even if you were to eat that amount it would not pose a risk to your health.

Typically there are none. Few individuals have experienced a slight throat tickle which can be treated with gargling warm to hot water. In cases with an individual that is highly sensitive they can experience slight skin irritation or red patches; however, they go away after a few sessions. If you experience increased coughing due to mucus buildup that means the salt therapy treatment is working. This is the body’s way of draining the mucous buildup.

No. It is fine to continue your medications as you need and as directed by your doctor. Since salt therapy is all-natural it does not have any interactive effects with medications. Often, individuals who undergo salt therapy will find that they are less dependent on certain medication and that their symptoms are less frequent and less severe.

Salt naturally absorbs bacteria. The walls and floor of the rooms at The Salt Suite are covered with salt which creates an almost sterile environment. In addition, our ventilation system works throughout the entire session to circulate the air in the room, exhausting used air out and clean, fresh air in. Chairs, tables, toys, books, and magazines are wiped down frequently.

You will enter a room where the walls and floor are covered in layers of salt. In the adult suite you will have comfortable recliners to relax in. The lights will dim and you can choose to listen to relaxing music, read a book or magazine (reading lights will be available to you), meditate, or simply rest. The temperature and humidity in the rooms are controlled to provide an optimal experience. You will find pure relaxation and tranquility away from your everyday stress leaving you rejuvenated and fully energized. The children’s suite is designed to bring fun and enjoyment with toys, books, and puzzles while they receive their salt therapy treatment. All sessions will be 45 minutes. You will notice a faint trace of salt on your lips after the session.

Please feel free to bring your IPod, IPad or MP3 player into the salt rooms. The salt rooms will have internet access. We encourage that you place it in a pocket or under a piece of clothing as we are not responsible for any damaged items. We do not recommend you bring any form of electronic that has a fan attached. NO CELL PHONE CONVERSATIONS PERMITTED AND ALL CELL PHONES MUST BE ON SILENT (NOT VIBRATE) AT ALL TIMES IN THE SALT ROOMS. The Salt Suite is not responsible for any damaged electronics inside the salt room.

Salt therapy has been researched and studied in both Russia and Eastern Europe. Take a look at our Research page to view the clinical trials and studies done to support salt therapy.

While going to the beach and breathing in the ocean’s salt air is great for the body, salt therapy takes that feeling to a whole new level. The effects of breathing in the dry salt aerosol in our salt rooms are far greater than that of breathing in wet air from the ocean. Dry salt is able to move through both the upper and lower respiratory tracts where wet salt can only reach the upper airways. Dry salt is negatively charged, therefore, able to revive cilia and speed up its motion. The cilia line our respiratory tract and are covered by a layer of mucous. When a foreign particle such as dust is inhaled, the job of the cilia is to beat causing the mucous to travel towards your mouth so it can be coughed out. Salt therapy speeds up that process and in some cases where that process is non-existent it works to get it started.

If you have any questions not answered above, please see our Contact Us page for numbers to all of our facilities and we will gladly answer them. Thank you for your interest in The Salt Suite.